Huntington Beach Oktoberfest Through Nov. 9
Every Wednesday thru Sunday, enjoy authentic German Food, imported
German Beers, German Bands, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls, and other
festivities, competitions, games & more.
Old World Festival Hall / www.oldworldhb.com
Pacific Airshow Oct. 3-5
Get the ultimate Pacific Airshow experience in our exclusive ticketed precinct
with all bases covered from General Admission right through to premium,
hosted VIP options. Watch jaw-dropping action complete with live expert
commentary that brings every heart-pounding move to life.
10am / Huntington Beach / www.pacificairshow.com
Tustin Tiller Days Oct. 3-5
Vendors, contests, card show, brewfest, carnival rides, wine tasting, live music,
and more. Parade in Old Town.
Columbus Tustin Park / Saturday at 10am
714-573-3326 / www.tustinca.org
St. NorbertFest Oct. 3-5
The annual St. Norbertfest (formerly Oktoberfest) continues to grow and helps
to build the parish, school, and the Orange community. There will be great food
fun games such as Sumo Mania, bingo, raffles, exciting ridesand awesome
entertainment for everyone—it’s a perfect time for fellowship!
See website for schedule / 300 East Taft Avenue, Orange
714-637-4360 / www.stnorbertchurch.org
Cypress Community Festival Oct. 4
One of the largest one-day festival in Orange County that attracts over 20,000
people annually. An early morning 5K / 10K run, a pancake breakfast, car show,
chili cook-off, family games, food booths, the Chamber of Commerce business
expo, children’s rides, arts and crafts booths and four stages with continuous
entertainment.
11am-7pm / Oak Knoll Park / www.cypressfestival.com
Vintage Wine Walk Oct. 4
Guests will enjoy an afternoon of food and wine pairings from San Juan’s
favorite restaurants, with 12 tasting tickets to use at over 16 participating
locations.
2-6pm / Downtown San Juan Capistrano
949-493-4700 / www.sanjuanchamber.com
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 4
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is full of flowers, each
carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our
participants don’t stop when something’s in their way. They keep raising funds
and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
8am / Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
949-426-8544 / https://act.alz.org
Laguna Niguel Fall Boutique & Crafts Faire Oct. 4
Buy beautifully handcrafted items for the home and holidays, as well as unique
jewelry and gifts.
9am-2pm / Crown Valley Park / www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
Carnival Colossal Oct. 9-12
San Clemente’s Carnival Colossal and Food Truck Festival is offering thrill rides,
games, food, a one-day Special Needs Resource Fair and two days of games of
strength presented by the International Highland Games Federation.
Vista Hermosa Sports Park, San Clemente / www.friendsofsanclemente.org
San Clemente Downtown Restaurant Week Oct. 10-19
Restaurant Week is open to everyone and no tickets are needed! Simply
browse the list of participating restaurants, choose a spot that excites you, and
make your reservation directly with the restaurant—either by phone or through
their website or reservation site like Opentable or Resy.
www.scdba.org/restaurantweek
Irvine Global Village Festival Oct. 11
Food, art, music, and a celebration of Irvine’s diverse community. The annual
festival incorporates the best of Irvine’s historic fall festivals and includes kids’
activities, local and global cuisine, a global marketplace, and exhibits.
10am-6pm / Orange County Great Park
949-724-6600 / www.cityofirvine.org
The Heritage Festival and Parade Oct. 11
The event begins at 7am with a pancake breakfast. The festivities at Tri-City
Park will start at 10am and include family games, inflatables, food booths,
crafters, home-based businesses, a business expo, and nonprofit displays.
10am-3pm / Tri-City Park, Placentia
714-993-8117 / www.placentia.org
Fullerton Pup-Toberfest Oct. 11
Dog Races and Runway Show, beer garden, food trucks, kids’ lane, and more!
12-4pm / Hunt Branch Library and Event Center
714-738-6300 / www.cityoffullerton.com
Fall OC Home & Garden Show Oct. 11-12
Activities, DIY seminars, hourly prizes and vendors that feature reclaimed,
sustainable, re-imagined and power- or water-saving products.
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm / OC Fair & Event Center
801-599-6664 / www.thebesthomeshow.com
CdM Fall Festival Meet & Greet Oct. 12
Over 350 residents, businesses, and neighborhood friends will gather to
celebrate the Fall Season in grand county-style! Music, BBQ, no-host bar, pie
contest, law games, and more.
3-6pm / Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar
949-673-4050 / www.cdmchamber.com
Step Up for Kids Walkathon & Silent Auction Oct. 12
A fun community walk along the harbor, complete with a silent auction, all in
support of Operation School Bell®—providing back-to-school clothing and
essentials for students in need.
9-10:30am / Dana Point Harbor / www.assistanceleague-capistranovalley.org
Corona del Mar Fall Festival Oct. 12
Enjoy a true boots & BBQ bash, no-host bar, live country music, lawn games,
kid’s crafts, drawing prizes, and a stroll through a local business expo.
3-6pm / Sherman Library and Gardens
949-673-4050 / www.cdmchamber.com
Newport Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch Oct. 12
Enjoy a range of activities with nominal costs that help support our programs,
including a “Craft Crawl”, nature games, treats from SavorOC restaurants,
pumpkins, and more!
10am-3pm / Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach
949-645-8489 / www.encenter.org
Newport Beach Film Festival Oct. 16-23
Committed to championing the work of storytellers from around the globe,
the Festival celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence,
engaging the community in conversations with filmmakers and artists.
www.newportbeachfilmfest.com
Laguna Beach Pumpkin Splash Oct. 17
The pool will be filled with floating pumpkins, and it’s your mission to fish them
out. Decorate your pumpkin with an array of spooky, silly, or creepy designs.
6-8pm / LBHS & Community Pool
949-464-6645 / www.lagunabeachcity.net
California Wine Festival Oct. 17-18
Friday is the Sunset Rate & Reserve Tasting from 6:30-9pm. Saturday is the
Beachside Wine Festival from 1-4pm. Thousands of wine lovers will hit the
sun-splashed beachside location for a day of sun, wine, food and music.
Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach
www.californiawinefestival.com/huntington-beach
Silverado Days Oct. 17-19
More than 15 food booths, 40 arts & crafts booths and carnival rides and games
to share with family and friends. Contests include, an Amateur Horseshoe
Contest, a Pie-Eating Contest, a Baby Contest, a Dog Show, a Chili Cook-off
and more.
www.silveradodays.com/cms
Walk Against Drugs Oct. 18
The event kicks off with a rally at Mission Viejo High School highlighted by a
motivational speech from children’s book author and entrepreneur Lisa Caprelli.
After the rally, participants will walk together up La Paz Road through the Oso
Creek Trail and end at the Village Green at Oso Viejo Community Park for the
Community Fair and South County Disaster Preparedness Expo.
8am-12pm / Mission Viejo High School / www.cityofmissionviejo.org
Laguna Hills Harvest in the Hills Oct. 18
Business expo, crafts, games, and more. Movie in the park ~ Coco at 6:15pm.
4-8pm / Town Green / www.lagunahillschamber.com
Ladera Ranch Harvest Festival Oct. 18
Music, games, activities, photo ops, a costume contest, crafts, recreation
program demos, a handmade craft fair, delicious food trucks, and more!
12-3pm / Founders Park
949-388-8300 / www.laderalife.com
Aliso Viejo Fall Harvest Festival Oct. 18
This special event is open to ghosts and goblins of all ages and will feature a
children’s costume parade, community booths and a howling good time.
10am-12pm / Grand Park
949-243-7750 / www.avca.net
Memorial Grove Tree Planting Ceremony Oct. 24
Join us at the ceremony to pay tribute to R. Patrick Donnelly’s service to others
and his community.
10am-12pm / Boisseranc Park, Buena Park / www.buenapark.com
Westminster Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 24
Trunk or Treat + Movie Night.
4:30pm / Civic Center / www.westminster-ca.gov
Newport Beach Car Fest Oct. 24-25
We are anticipating over 200 Vintage, Classic , Exotic- Hyper Cars and Trucks
in addition to displays by The Green Beret Foundation, The City of Newport
Beach and various vendors, exhibits , food, beverage and music!
Balboa Pier / www.newportbeachcarfest.org
5K Monster Dash Oct. 25
5K Dash & 1 Mile Creepy Fun Run. Live music, costume contest, and pancake
breakfast. The race includes chip timing, race shirt, computerized finish line
results, and awards for race winners and best costumes.
7am / San Clemente Community Center
949-361-8264 / www.friendsofsanclemente.org
Stanton Halloween Festival Oct. 25
This event is open to ghosts and goblins of all ages and will feature games,
entertainment, costume contests, food trucks and a howling good time!
714-890-4270 / www.stantonca.gov
Doheny Woody Car Show Oct. 25
Show is free to Woodie owners and spectators. The state beach does have a
park entry fee. Over 100 Classic Woodies and Beachcruisers. Food, friends, fun,
raffles and awards.
8am-3pm / Doheny State Beach, Dana Point / www.socalwoodieclub.com
Los Alamitos Trunk or Treat Oct. 25
Free pumpkin patch.
5-7:30pm / Little Cottonwood Park / www.cityoflosalamitos.org
Mission Viejo Día de Los Muertos Festival Oct. 25
An unforgettable day filled with lively entertainment, delicious food, and vibrant
culture.
2-9pm / Murray Community Center
949-830-7066 / www.mvactivities.com
Yorba Linda Trail & Treats Halloween Hike Oct. 25
There will be no spooks or frights, but there will be lots of fun! Along the trail,
you will find treats and photo opportunities. Costumes are encouraged. Pre-
registration is required.
9-11am / Travis Ranch Youth Park
714-961-7100 / www.yorbalindaca.gov
San Clemente Treat Street Oct. 25
Spook-tacular businesses along Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real will hang
a purple balloon outside to signal to trick-or-treaters that they are in on the fun
and handing out treats!
3-6pm / Ave Del Mar / www.scdba.org/TreatStreet
Dana Point Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat Oct. 25
2-6pm / Dana Point Community Center
949-248-3500 / www.danapoint.org
Mission Viejo Día de Los Muertos Fiesta Oct. 25
We’ll have live entertainment, traditional folkloric dancing, mariachi bands,
delicious food, artisan & cultural vendors.
2-9pm / Norman Murray Center / www.mvactivities.com
Garden Grove Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree Oct. 25
Pumpkin patch, reptile show, crafts, obstacle courses, face painting, and more.
1-4pm / Atlantis Play Center / www.ggcity.org
Tustin Halloween Howl Oct. 31
Games, candy, bounce houses, petting zoo, and food trucks.
2-5pm / Columbus Tustin Recreation Center / www.tustinca.org
RSM Halloween Family Festival Oct. 31
Families are invited to a fun-filled afternoon of safe trick-or-treating at local
community booths, play in the bounce house and inflatable slide, enter the
thrilling Haunted House, and find your way through the “Spooky Maze”.
2:30-5:30pm / Central Park, Rancho Santa Margarita / www.samlarc.org
